Pennsylvania-Ontario-New York League news on July 31, 1946

Source: Bradford Evening Star & newspapers.com

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Today's Birthday: Billy Wynne, Auburn Mets (1965-66)

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Happy 79th Birthday to former New York-Penn League prospect Billy Wynne. He played for the Auburn Mets during two seasons (1965-66).

Wynne pitched in the majors during 5 seasons for the New York Mets (1967), Chicago White Sox (1968-70), and California Angels (1971).

Source: Baseball Reference

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News from the PONY League on July 30, 1939

Source: Harrisburg Sunday Courier & newspapers.com

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Today's Birthday: Scott Fletcher, Geneva Cubs (1979)

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Happy 64th Birthday to former New York-Penn League prospect Scott Fletcher. He played for the 1979 Geneva Cubs.

Fletcher played in the majors for 15 seasons with the Chicago Cubs (1981-82), Chicago White Sox (1983-85, '89-'91), Texas Rangers (1986-89), Milwaukee Brewers (1992), Boston Red Sox (1993-94), and Detroit Tigers (1995).

Source: Baseball Reference

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Today's Birthday: Dave LaPoint, Newark Co-Pilots (1977)

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Happy Birthday (63rd) to former New York-Penn League prospect Dave LaPoint. He pitched for the 1977 Newark Co-Pilots.

LaPoint played in the majors during 12 seasons for the Milwaukee Brewers (1980), St. Louis Cardinals (1981-84, '87), San Francisco Giants (1985), Detroit Tigers (1986), San Diego Padres (1986), Chicago White Sox (1987-88), Pittsburgh Pirates (1988), New York Yankees (1998-90), and Philadelphia Phillies (1991).

After he retired as a player, LaPoint managed for several seasons in independent league baseball.

Source: Baseball Reference

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On This Date in PONY League History: July 28, 1939

 

Source: Dunkirk Evening Observer & newspapers.com

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Today's Birthday: Darin Ruf, Williamsport Crosscutters (2009)

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Happy Birthday (36th) to former New York-Penn League prospect Darin Ruf. He played for the 2009 Williamsport Crosscutters. 

Ruf has played in the major leagues during 8 seasons with the Philadelphia Phillies (2012-16) and San Francisco Giants (2020-22). He has played in 86 games for the Giants this season.

Source: Baseball Reference

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On This Date in New York-Penn (PONY) League History: July 27, 1939

New covered grandstand planned for Bradner Stadium in Olean, New York....

Source: The Potter Enterprise, Coudersport, PA & newspapers.com

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Today's Birthday: Brian Sikorski, Auburn Astros (1995)

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Happy Birthday (48th) to former New York-Penn League prospect Brian Sikorski. He played for the 1995 Auburn Astros.

Sikorski pitched for Texas Rangers (2000), San Diego Padres (2006), and Cleveland Indians (2006).

Source: Baseball Reference

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Today's Birthday: Leo Thomas, Olean Oilers (1942)

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Former Pennsylvania-Ontario-New York (PONY) League prospect Leo Thomas was born on this date in 1923. He played for the Olean Oilers in 1942.

After serving in the United States Navy during World War II, he played in the majors for the St. Louis Browns (1950, '52), and Chicago White Sox (1952).

After his baseball career, he worked as a bartender in the San Francisco, California area. Thomas died on March 5, 2001, at the age of 77.

Source: Baseball Reference

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PONY League news from the Altoona Tribune on July 25, 1940

Source: Altoona Tribune & newspapers.com

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Today's Birthday: Doug Drabek, Niagara Falls Sox (1983)

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Happy Birthday (60th) to former New York-Penn League prospect Doug Drabek. He played for the 1983 Niagara Falls Sox.

Drabek pitched for the New York Yankees (1986), Pittsburgh Pirates (1987-92), Houston Astros (1993-96), Chicago White Sox (1997), and Baltimore Orioles (1998) during 13 seasons in the majors.

He has been a pitching coach in the minor leagues for several seasons and is currently the pitching coach for the Reno Aces of the AAA Pacific Coast League.

Source: Baseball Reference

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News from the PONY League: July 24, 1946

Source: Bradford Evening Star & newspapers.com

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Today's Birthday: Stephen Larkin, Hudson Valley Renegades (1994)

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Happy Birthday (49th) to former New York-Penn League prospect Stephen Larkin. He played for the 1994 Hudson Valley Renegades.

Larkin played in one game for the Cincinnati Reds in 1998. 

He played in the 1992 and 1993 College World Series' for the University of Texas, and is the younger brother of Hall of Famer Barry Larkin.

Source: Baseball Reference

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News from the PONY League: July 23, 1941

Source: Bradford Evening Star & Daily Record & newspapers.com

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Today's Birthday: Joe Mather, New Jersey Cardinals (2003-04)

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Happy Birthday (40th) to former New Jersey Cardinals prospect Joe Mather. He played in the New York-Penn League during two seasons for New Jersey (2003-04).

Mather played in the majors for the St. Louis Cardinals (2008, '10), Atlanta Braves (2011), Chicago Cubs (2012).

After he retired as a player, he managed and coached in the minor leagues, and then coached for the Cincinnati Reds. He is currently the hitting coach for the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Source: Baseball Reference

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Today's Birthday: Denny Harriger, Pittsfield Mets (1989)

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Happy Birthday (53rd) to former New York-Penn League prospect Denny Harriger. He pitched in 3 games for the Pittsfield Mets in 1989.

Harriger played briefly for the 1998 Detroit Tigers.

Source: Baseball Reference

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Today's Birthday: Ty Kelly, Aberdeen IronBirds (2009)

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Happy Birthday to former New York-Penn League prospect Ty Kelly. He played for the 2009 Aberdeen IronBirds.

Kelly has played in the majors for the New York Mets (2016-17, '18), and Philadelphia Phillies. He is currently playing in Pacific Coast League for the Oklahoma City Dodgers.

Source: Baseball Reference

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Today's Birthday: Álex Pacheco, Jamestown Expos (1992-93)

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Happy Birthday (49th) to former New York-Penn League prospect Álex Pacheco. He pitched for the Jamestown Expos during the 1992 and 1993 seasons.

Pacheco played in 5 games for the 1996 Montreal Expos.

Source: Baseball Reference

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Today's Birthday: Keith Johns, Hamilton Redbirds (1992)

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Happy Birthday (51st) to former New York-Penn League prospect Keith Johns. He played for the 1992 Hamilton Redbirds.

Johns played in 2 games for the Boston Red Sox in 1998.

Source: Baseball Reference

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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News from the PONY League: July 18, 1939

Source: Rochester Democrat Chronicle & newspapers.com

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Today's Birthday: Razor Shines, Jamestown Expos (1978)

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Happy Birthday to former New York-Penn League prospect Razor Shines. He played for the 1978 Jamestown Expos.

Shines played for the Montreal Expos during four seasons (1983-85, '87).

After he retired as a player, he managed for several seasons in the minor leagues and coached for the Chicago White Sox (2007) and New York Mets (2009-10).

Source: Baseball Reference

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Today's Birthday: Brian Rogers, Oneonta Tigers (2003)

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Happy Birthday (40th) to former New York-Penn League prospect Brian Rogers. He played for the Oneonta Tigers in 2003.

Rogers was traded by the Detroit Tigers to the Pittsburgh Pirates on July 31, 2003 for Sean Casey. He pitched for the Pirates during the 2006 and 2007 seasons.

Source: Baseball Reference

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Today's Birthday: Steve Cummings, St. Catharines Blue Jays (1986)

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Happy Birthday (58th) to former New York-Penn League prospect Steve Cummings. He played for the St. Catharines Blue Jays in 1986.

Cummings pitched in a total of 11 games for the Toronto Blue Jays during 1989 and 1990 seasons.

Source: Baseball Reference

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Today's Birthday: John Dopson, Jamestown Expos (1982)

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Happy Birthday (59th) to former New York-Penn League prospect John Dopson. He played for the Jamestown Expos in 1982.

Dopson played in the majors during 8 seasons with the Montreal Expos (1985, '88), Boston Red Sox (1989-93), and California Angels (1994). 

Source: Baseball Reference

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Today's Birthday: Jerry Terrell, Auburn Twins (1968)

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Happy Birthday (76th) to former New York-Penn League prospect Jerry Terrell. He played for the 1968 Auburn Twins.

Terrell played for the Minnesota Twins (1973-77), and Kansas City Royals (1978-80).

After his playing days, he managed in the minor leagues in the Kansas City Royals and Chicago White Sox organizations. He also worked as a scout for the Montreal Expos.

Source: Baseball Reference

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Today's Birthday: Dick Rusteck, Auburn Mets (1964-65)

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Happy 81st Birthday to former New York-Penn League prospect Dick Rusteck. He played for the Auburn Mets during the 1964 and 1965 seasons.

Rusteck pitched in 8 games for the New York Mets in 1966 (1-2, 3.00 ERA).

Source: Baseball Reference

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Today's Birthday: Ron Cook, Oneonta Yankees (1967)

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Happy 75th Birthday to former New York-Penn League prospect Ron Cook. He played for the 1967 Oneonta Yankees.

Cook pitched for the Houston Astros during two seasons (1970-71)

 

 

 

 

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New York-Penn League News: July 10, 1994

League attendance figures 1981-93.

Source: The Burlington Free Press & newspapers.com

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Today's Birthday: Tyrell Godwin, Auburn Doubledays (2001)

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Happy Birthday (43rd) to former New York-Penn League prospect Tyrell Godwin. He played for the Auburn Doubledays in 2001.

Godwin played in the 3 games for the 2005 Washington Nationals.

Source: Baseball Reference

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PONY League News: July 9, 1949

Source: Olean Times Herald & newspapers.com

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Today's Birthday: Mike Andrews, Olean Red Sox (1962)

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Happy 79th Birthday to former New York-Penn League prospect Mike Andrews. He played for the 1962 Olean Red Sox.

Andrews played for the Boston Red Sox (1966-70), Chicago White Sox (1971-73), and Oakland Athletics (1973). He is the brother of major-leaguer Rob Andrews.  

He worked for the Jimmy Fund from 1979 to 2010.

Source: Baseball Reference

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Pennsylvania-Ontario-New York (PONY) League News: July 8, 1946

Source: Pottsville Republican & newspapers.com

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Today's Birthday: Ken Patterson, Oneonta Yankees (1985-86)

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Happy Birthday (58th) to former New York-Penn League prospect Ken Patterson. He played for the Oneonta Yankees during the 1985 and 1986 seasons.

Patterson played in the majors during 7 seasons for the Chicago White Sox (1988-91), Chicago Cubs (1992), and California Angels (1993-94).

Source: Baseball Reference

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PONY League News: July 7, 1939

Source: Bradford Evening Star and Daily Record & newspapers.com

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Today's Birthday: Glenn Hoffman, Elmira Pioneers (1976)

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Happy Birthday (64th) to former New York-Penn League prospect Glenn Hoffman. He played for the 1976 Elmira Pioneers. He is the older brother of Hall of Fame pitcher Trevor Hoffman.

Hoffman played in the majors during 9 seasons with the Boston Red Sox (1980-87), Los Angeles Dodgers (1987), and California Angels (1989). 

After he retired as a player, Hoffman managed in the minors in the Los Angeles Dodgers organization. He was the interim manager for the Dodgers during the 1998 season and was on their coaching staff for 7 seasons. He served as the San Diego Padres third base coach from 2006 to 2020.

Source: Baseball Reference

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PONY League News on July 6, 1939

Source: Buffalo Evening News & newspapers.com

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Today's Birthday: Lance Johnson, Erie Cardinals (1984)

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Happy Birthday (59th) to former New York-Penn League prospect Lance Johnson. He played in 71 games for the 1984 Erie Cardinals.

Johnson played in the major leagues during 14 seasons with the St. Louis Cardinals (1987), Chicago White Sox (1988-95), New York Mets (1996-97), Chicago Cubs (1997-99) and New York Yankees (2000).

Source: Baseball Reference

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